Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main goal of psychoanalysis as developed by Freud?

Accepted Answer

To release hidden unconscious thoughts and feelings to reduce their power in controlling behavior

Question 2

A therapist asks a client to relax and say whatever comes to mind, regardless of how trivial or embarrassing. This technique is known as:

Accepted Answer

Free association

Question 3

Which of the following is a key feature of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)?

Accepted Answer

Helping clients find more logical, positive ways to interpret situations

Question 4

A client with a severe dog phobia is rapidly exposed to dogs in a controlled setting, with the goal of reducing anxiety through direct confrontation. This technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Flooding

Question 5

Which of the following statements about antipsychotic drugs is correct?

Accepted Answer

They temporarily reduce psychotic symptoms by blocking dopamine receptors

Question 6

A therapist and client collaboratively create a written agreement outlining goals and consequences for behavior change. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Contingency contracting

Question 7

Which of the following is a significant barrier to seeking psychological treatment in collectivist cultures?

Accepted Answer

Therapy is often viewed negatively and not commonly practiced

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'deinstitutionalization'?

Accepted Answer

The movement of mentally ill individuals from institutions to community-based care

Question 9

A client believes that a single failure means their entire life is ruined. According to CBT, this is an example of which dysfunctional thinking pattern?

Accepted Answer

Global attribution

Question 10

Which of the following therapies combines mindfulness meditation with cognitive-behavioural techniques?

Accepted Answer

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy

Question 11

A patient is treated for panic disorder by purposely arousing symptoms like dizziness and shortness of breath to learn they are harmless. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Interoceptive exposure therapy

Question 12

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of behavioral therapy?

Accepted Answer

It does not address underlying thoughts and expectations that may foster maladaptive behavior

Question 13

Which of the following is a core condition for therapeutic change in person-centered therapy?

Accepted Answer

Unconditional positive regard

Question 14

A psychiatrist prescribes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for a patient with depression. Which of the following best describes how SSRIs work?

Accepted Answer

They prevent serotonin from being reabsorbed, allowing it to linger at the synapse

Question 15

Which of the following is a controversial therapy involving rapid left-right eye movements while recalling traumatic events?

Accepted Answer

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

Question 16

Which of the following is a key criticism of forced treatment for mental health and addiction issues?

Accepted Answer

It risks violating individual rights and may ignore resource shortages

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the main advantage of group and family therapies?

Accepted Answer

They are economical and provide support and advice from peers

Question 18

Which of the following biomedical therapies involves the use of a precise magnetic pulse to activate specific neurons in the brain?

Accepted Answer

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

Question 19

A patient is given a medication that increases GABA activity to reduce anxiety. Which class of drug is this most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepine

Question 20

Which of the following is a major finding from Rosenhan's 'On Being Sane in Insane Places' study?

Accepted Answer

Pseudopatients were often ignored and depersonalized, highlighting issues in psychiatric diagnosis

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